The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Philadelphia, PA

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Atria Center City is a luxurious retirement community with a dedicated memory care wing. The residence has high-quality health and safety features, such as an emergency alert system and on-site rehabilitative therapy. Atria Center City has an alzheimer's and dementia support group as well as a daily calendar of cognitively enriching activities to engage the senses, including art classes and gardening. The community has a purposefully built memory care neighborhood with 24/7 staffing and secured doors, which helps reduce unwanted wandering. Atria Center City also offers Enhanced Supportive Services such as vital sign monitoring, catheter care and assistance with dining for residents who need a higher level of care.

Holy Redeemer Lafayette is a comfortable continuing care senior community that's ideal for memory care residents with rapidly-changing needs. It offers in-house skilled nursing services and pastoral care according to residents' individualized care plans. On-site, seniors have access to physicians, geriatricians, a medical director and nurse practitioners that can address changing needs in their memory care plans. A recreational therapy department also takes seniors' leisure preferences into account to create custom programs that honor their memories and preferences. Thoughtful additions such as safety rails and emergency pull cords help make the community safe for fall-prone seniors. Additionally, Holy Redeemer Lafayette offers a variety of spiritual, cognitive and physical activities designed to promote holistic wellness.

The Terrace at Chestnut Hill is a bright retirement home with high ceilings and modern amenities. Its Lilac Trace neighborhood is designed especially for dementia care. In this neighborhood, programs such as Memory Box and Moments in Time help older adults reminisce and connect with their pasts. Certified dementia-capable caregivers are trained in providing compassionate emotional support as well as personal care. Further medical supports include medication management and on-site private therapy that seeks to maintain residents' independence and cognitive abilities. Family members are encouraged by the Terrace at Chestnut Hill to stay involved with their loved ones' lives by participating in activities and the creation of care plans.

Simpson House is a vibrant retirement community offering various levels of care for people with changing needs. It has an on-site health care center where residents can access skilled nursing and rehabilitative therapy. Each senior in the community gets a comprehensive needs assessment upon arrival to Simpson House's Comfort Haven memory care wing. Individualized care plans incorporate the interests and capabilities of each resident, letting them live as independently as they choose. Simpson House's structured daily activity program promotes total-body wellness through social and physical activities.

The Cottages at Germantown is a charming retirement village for adults with dementia and other disabilities. We chose this community to be part of the top 10 because of its unique nature; its two-bedroom cottages allow a family caregiver to live on premises with their loved one. Each unit is equipped for independent family living with in-suite laundry and garbage disposals in each kitchen. The gated community is fully wheelchair accessible and offers in-house supportive services. Residents of The Cottages have their rent capped at 30% of their income, making it an affordable option for all seniors.

Arden Courts of Cherry Hill is a dedicated memory care community with a low resident capacity, comprised of four houses in a spacious courtyard. Visual cues encourage reminiscence and make the houses easy to navigate, and inviting common spaces provide a homelike feel. The enclosed courtyard with a gazebo and gardens provides a common place for residents to gather, alongside other common areas, such as a salon, a craft studio and a fitness center. Cherry Hill's Engagement Therapy Treatment tailors its methods to the unique experiences of each resident, and the community's Namaste Care philosophy incorporates music, scents, snacks and hydration to stimulate the senses and promote resident health.

Harmony Village CareOne at Cherry Hill is a modern community designed for people with Alzheimer's and dementia. Residents are placed in different houses based on their individual needs, allowing them to get the most comprehensive care possible. Staff at Harmony Village all receive training in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care, which stresses dignity and compassion as major pillars of dementia care. Additionally, nurses and physicians are available on-site to provide physical, speech or occupational therapies. Harmony Village CareOne at Cherry Hill also offers nutritious restaurant-style meals and an in-house transportation service for residents with outside medical appointments.

Symphony Square is an upscale senior living plaza that emphasizes the physical and emotional needs of its memory care residents. This community is ranked among our top 10 because of its holistic DAYPULSE strategy, which creates a routine based on the energy patterns of each resident. This can help improve sleeping and eating routines and reduce anxiety in people who tend to get mood swings later in the day. An aromatherapy system is in place to provide comfort and sensory stimulation to residents, and engaging activities such as light exercise, art, music and games seek to cognitively stimulate residents. Symphony Square has an enclosed courtyard, a library and multiple restaurant-style dining venues.

We placed Oasis at the Crescent in our top 10 list because of its specialized Rose Lane memory care neighborhood. Rose Lane is a secure and supervised environment specially designed for residents with dementia, offering innovative programs and round-the-clock support from caregivers. In addition to personal care and housekeeping services, these caregivers offer medication management and emotional support. Staff at Rose Lane receive continuous training in the best Alzheimer's care practices, and visits from third-party medical specialists support residents' needs for specialized medical care. Mealtimes at Rose Lane are designed to engage the senses and promote socialization. Furthermore, memory loss support groups are available for residents and their family members.

Brandywine Living at Haddonfield is an award-winning senior care home with thoughtful amenities to stimulate resident engagement. It has a warm fireside piano room, a cocktail hour and private butler service. This upscale community has nurses available 24/7 who provide services such as medication management and general health monitoring. Brandywine's Reflections Memory Care Program is person-centered and focused on building a kind and supportive community of seniors, family members and caregivers. This community boasts a wide range of theater, music and art programming to engage seniors' senses. Residents can also take advantage of lifelong learning and physical fitness classes tailored to their current abilities.